Comments on: Americans Don’t Take Enough Vacation Time

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:25:55 +0000

I agree. It is madness not to have worthwhile breaks. I have spent some time in Paris and Brussels and both cities – Paris more so – seem to just shut down for the month of August. For the whole month!!! Where are we going so wrong?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:56:48 +0000

I agree, last minute vacations can be a pain and managers have to do what is best for the company. I was in the military for several years, and while we earned 30 days of vacation every year, due to mission requirements, we were not always able to take leave when we wanted. That was tough sometimes, but I think every military member understands that. Even if they don’t always agree with it.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:39:20 +0000

Nice Post, thanks for the link. Wow that 12.5 day average for vacation time is tiny! I can understand and appreciate the fact that the world gets really busy sometimes. With that said as a manager I might have to ask someone to work late or decline a last minute vacation request if its incredibly busy but those are rare and I don’t like doing it. Vacation time is needed to recharge your batteries, have some fun, and to experience something new or at the least a change from the day to day. I think people have forgotten that.